Interstitial cystitis patients in New Orleans & Atlanta certainly remember Dr. Martha Boone, who provided exemplary care for many years at Tulane University and in private practice. After her retirement in 2020, she felt that she hadn’t quite finished her job as a urologist. Patients and colleagues continued to call her because their needs weren’t being met in those ever so brief 15 minute appointments and she recognized that there was more that she could contribute. In her latest book, “The Unfettered Urologist”, she has written everything that she had wished that she had had time to share with patients over the years, combining alternative treatments and conventional medicine in common urologic problems.

From interstitial cystitis to cancer, she shares how she approached the many common urological conditions as well as her most effective treatment plans. Thoughtful, kind, compassionate and determined to provide exemplary and ethical care, this book is a treasure that will give its readers insights into the many challenges that both patients and providers face as they seek relief from urinary symptoms and, of course, pain.

The Unfettered Urologist explains:

  • Common urology problems and options for readers to start treatment at home, with the confidence of an experienced specialist
  • Inside information not available in medical texts or medical websites
  • Important questions to facilitate office visits when needed
  • When to save healthcare dollars for prevention and treatment (prior to seeing a doctor)
  • The inner workings of the medical profession and thus be able to better utilize the system
  • True stories of medical scenarios and real-life cases
  • Healing techniques outside of conventional medicine that have worked in conjunction with traditional medicine
  • In some cases, how to avoid invasive procedures

Our challenge in the IC world today is that many of our best urologists have retired and/or are approaching the end of their careers. Thankfully, clinicians like Dr. Boone and Curtis Nickel are leaving their clinical pearls for the next generation in the form of books and other publications. Dr. Nickel shared his proposal for nine potential phenotypes for IC/BPS in early 2023, including his “recipes” for their treatment. Dr. Boone has shared her clinical experience, as well, with humor, humility and hope.

About The Author

Dr. Martha Boone is one of the first one hundred women board certified in urology. After 23 years of education, she practiced academic urology for five years and private practice for twenty-four. She was named TOP DOC in urology in Atlanta for over a decade. Her first novel The Big Free fictionalizes her first six months at Charity Hospital in New Orleans. Her current book, The Unfettered Urologist, is nonfiction and explains the pearls of wisdom she never had time to include in a short office visit. It will be available August 15, 2023. Her third book, Mother Charity, will be released in March of 2024 and is the sequel to The Big Free. Dr. Boone retired to write full-time and travel with her husband.

Now Available

The Unfettered Urologist is now available for purchase at Amazon.com

Endorsements

“Part memoir, part instruction manual, and above all educational, Dr. Boone shares in The Unfettered Urologist her insight into common urology problems with the great integrity I›ve witnessed for 35 years. A must read for patients and doctors alike.”

—Raju Thomas, M.D., FACS – President, AUA Professor and Chair of Urology Tulane University Medical School

“Kindness. Compassion. Caring. These are the characteristics Martha Boone brought to her pelvic pain patients. In this book, she provides a treasure trove of insights that will help patients un- derstand their condition, work with their caregivers, and select the most effective therapies. We are blessed that after her retirement, she is sharing this hard-earned wisdom.”

—Jill H. Osborne, MA – Founder, Interstitial Cystitis Network

“In The Unfettered Urologist, Dr. Boone offers quality information with entertaining stories about common urology problems. With the ever increasing shortage of practicing urologists, it is more important than ever that primary care providers and their patients have accurate information at their fingertips. I’ve known Dr. Boone since 1986 and admire her as one of the early women in urology.”

—J. Christian Winters, M.D., FACS – H. Eustis Reily Professor and Chairman of Urology LSU School of Medicine

“The Unfettered Urologist is a medical memoir filled with reminiscences, worldly wisdom, and empiric knowledge providing insight into the ever-changing field of urology. Dr. Boone is an incredibly gifted physician and surgeon, and a gifted writer as well!”

—Meera S. Garcia, M.D. – Chief Medical Officer Advantia Health

“With The Unfettered Urologist, Dr. Martha Boone brings back the empathy, humanity and stories of hope for patients often missing in modern medicine. A fantastic resource for patients (and for practitioners as well), I’m so glad she is sharing her expertise and unique viewpoint with all of us through this book!”

—Dr. Nicole Cozean – Founder of PelvicSanity Physical Therapy Author, The IC Solution

“Dr. Boone presents medical information in a clear format that is easily accessible by the public. Her advice is tailored for the patient’s understanding of diseases and their treatments, with the patient’s safety always her primary concern. Though patients are her target audience, I have learned much from this book.”

—Richard E. Barlow, M.D.

“Dr. Boone has been a trusted urology colleague for nearly 30 years. The skill she brought to her practice she now brings to this part-memoir, part-textbook for patients. As a senior partner in one of the largest urology groups in the nation, one of the biggest problems we face is misinformation. Her common-sense approach will appeal to patients who need a clear path through a confusing, often biased world.”

—Carl C. Capelouto, M.D. Georgia Urology

“The Unfettered Urologist is a valuable resource for those looking to address the source of common urology issues. Dr. Boone approaches these difficult and sensitive subjects with a wealth of experience, compassion, and a thorough understanding of the complex nature of urologic dysfunction. Her book provides hope and options.”

—Elizabeth Kemper, PT, MPT, WCS, PRPC

“This book is a unique personal account of a lifetime of experi- ence as a doctor of urology. It represents the humanistic side of the patient-physician interaction and what a very wise person has learned through the travails and successes of her career. Dr. Boone also includes aphorisms and teachings that apply across the do- main of the healing arts.”

—Roger Dmochowski, M.D., MMHC, FACS

“Having the good fortune of being a colleague of Dr. Boone for many years, I recognize how well The Unfettered Urologist embodies the heartfelt approach that she gave to every patient. A must-read, and the next best thing to being her patient.”

—Scott Miller, M.D., MBA

“Brilliant storytelling and raucous humor. Dr. Boone’s take on urology is an unexpected total reading experience. Masterful and uniquely written with insider information. A published work wor- thy of every man and woman.”

—Tom A. Dutta – Ph.D. Candidate Canadian Founder and CEO KRE-AT® #1 International Best-Selling Author Radio/Film Producer TEDx Speaker

“The Unfettered Urologist combines Dr. Boone’s years of experience and her real-world approach to taking care of patients. It’s a book full of curbside consults and practical advice. A must for anyone who doesn’t have an urologist on speed dial.”

—Sujatha Reddy, M.D.

& MANY MANY MORE!